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LR53 PLJ

2003 Volkswagen Bora · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Volkswagen Bora Diesel 1896cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 4 (50% pass rate). It has 138,800 miles on the clock, averaging 11,900 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LR53 PLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,800
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
11,900

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading138,800 miles
Reading date
Miles last year43,507
Average per year11,900
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 PLJ 63k82k101k120k139k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,800 miles
Since last MOT+43,507 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,293 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,424 miles
Since last MOT+10,168 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,256 miles
Since last MOT+9,902 miles
PASS
Mileage102,354 miles
Since last MOT+15,137 miles
PASS
Mileage87,217 miles
Since last MOT+24,698 miles
PASS
Mileage62,519 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,519 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 PLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LR53 PLJ

What car is LR53 PLJ?

LR53 PLJ is an green Volkswagen Bora, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LR53 PLJ?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 PLJ was 138,800 miles, recorded on 15 Mar 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 PLJ passed its MOT?

LR53 PLJ has had 8 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (4 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Mar 2013.

Is LR53 PLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR53 PLJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LR53 PLJ?

LR53 PLJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.